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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $195,000 on Feb 2, 1995

538 1ST ST SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20003
6
Baths
2,930 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1,405 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1907
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$195,000 · Feb 2, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,816 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$919,560 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$405,760
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$513,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$965,390
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$919,560

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountyDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1963
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Galvanized
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Brent Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Jefferson Middle School AcademyB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Eastern High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20003These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,569
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17,327 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$155,862
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$181,959
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

538 1st St Se measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Washington 20003
  • Older than 88% of homes in District of Columbia County

How it measures up in Washington 20003

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Washington 20003.

Living area2,930 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,342 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size1,405 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1907
OlderTypical 1916Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 538 1st St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWashington 20003District of Columbia County
Living areabigger than2,930 ft²96% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,405 ft²61% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than190730% of homes12% of homes

About 538 1st St Se

When did 538 1st St Se, Washington, DC last sell?

538 1st St Se, Washington, DC last sold on Feb 2, 1995 for $195,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 538 1st St Se, Washington, DC?

538 1st St Se, Washington, DC has 6 bathrooms, 2,930 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 538 1st St Se, Washington, DC built?

538 1st St Se, Washington, DC was built in 1907, making it 119 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 538 1st St Se, Washington, DC?

538 1st St Se, Washington, DC is assigned to Brent Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Jefferson Middle School Academy (middle), rated B-; Eastern High School (high), rated C-. All sit in District of Columbia Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 538 1st St Se, Washington, DC compare to other homes in Washington 20003?

Among the 9,352 homes in Washington 20003, it is bigger than 96% of them (2,930 ft² against a typical 1,342 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (1,405 ft² against a typical 1,220 ft²) and it is newer than 30% of them (1907 against a typical 1916). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 538 1st St Se, Washington, DC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 1st St Se, Washington, DC was $7,816. The county assessed it at $919,560.

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